Chelsea Push Ahead for Xavi Simons Amid Multiple Exits

Chelsea are close to signing RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons. The Dutch star wants to join them. The deal depends on some players leaving Stamford Bridge as the club changes its squad.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Xavi Simons asked RB Leipzig to let him transfer to Chelsea. He told the club he won’t stay or extend his contract. Chelsea and Leipzig have been negotiating for weeks. Chelsea need to sell or loan players like Armando Broja, João Félix, Lesley Ugochukwu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Marc Guiu to balance their squad and finances. Broja’s exit follows other departures from Chelsea, including Marc Guiu’s loan move to Sunderland and João Félix’s transfer to Al Nassr. Guiu is about to join Sunderland on loan, and more players are expected to leave, allowing Simons to arrive.

CONTEXT AND CLUB SITUATION

This summer, Chelsea are focusing on building a young, dynamic squad. They want talents like Simons. Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League last season and qualified for the Champions League. They have confirmed the signing of defender Jorrel Hato and forward Liam Delap. Xavi Simons had a strong season at Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and assisting 7 in 25 Bundesliga appearances last season. Leipzig finished seventh last season and missed out on European football. Simons was one of their key players before wanting to leave.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND SIMONS?

Chelsea plan to finalize more departures in the coming days. The Simons deal will speed up once those exits are confirmed. Chelsea’s first opponents in the Premier League are Crystal Palace on August 17. Enzo Maresca’s team are starting the new campaign with a revamped squad and high hopes. If Simons joins before the season starts, he will likely play a major role, adding creativity and attacking strength to Chelsea’s midfield.